1 hour ago Great Barrier Reef bleaching turns up heat in key Coalition seat

The second coral bleaching event in as many years is a major threat to the reef, and a wildcard for the major parties battling to win the Leichardt electorate.

Politics

4 h. ago Federal election 2025 LIVE updates: Labor spruiks legal push to protect penalty rates; Coalition to offer tax breaks for small businesses

Follow our live coverage of the federal election as the campaign heads into its fourth week.

Economics

8 h. ago Dutton has spent years cultivating his image. Now he faces a dilemma

Twice a day, Peter Dutton meditates. No doubt, with the overwhelming task of overturning a first-term government, and a bruising election campaign, he’s needed it to steady him.

Politics

8 h. ago Nowhere is growing like this corner of Queensland. It’s changing the political game

On paper, Andrew Wallace has a safe seat. In reality, his Queensland electorate is overflowing with new arrivals, who now have another option at the ballot box.

Politics

8 h. ago Messiah to pariah: Dutton stopped believing in Trump, and now we know why

The US president had unsettled the election campaign from the outset. But in the past couple of weeks, the tangerine titan has become totally toxic.

Politics

8 h. ago He blew the whistle on a $39 million school building tender. Now ICAC is investigating

Murray Ellen first raised concerns about Schools Infrastructure NSW as far back as 2022.

Events

14 h. ago Victoria’s hot seats LIVE updates: Adam Bandt DJs like nobody is watching (but everyone is); How much will Gaza conflict matter in Wills?

In a crisp white tee, Adam Bandt dropped the beat, not the policy, at Revolver. No talk of rent or climate fears, just bass and synths and dance floor cheers.

Politics

15 h. ago Unions demand new wage theft tribunal as Labor vows to stop penalty rate changes

In a striking clash with Labor’s agenda, the Coalition will promise to slash taxes for small businesses.

Politics

18 h. ago Will a backlash against the premier help the Nats in this safe Labor seat?

For the Nationals, Bendigo may not seem like the most obvious place from which to run their Victorian federal election campaign. But that isn’t stopping them from throwing “the kitchen sink” at the seat.

Politics

18 h. ago Victoria’s hot seats LIVE updates: How much will Gaza conflict matter in Wills?; Coffee and chai with Casey’s social media champion; ‘Genuine local’ Julian Hill takes on Liberals over his address

Follow our in-depth coverage of key electorates with on-the-ground reporting of all the candidates moves.

Politics

19 h. ago Morrison won’t say whether Dutton will repeat his ‘miracle’ win

The opposition leader and the former PM joined 20,000 Maronites on Good Friday for a church service and a re-enactment of the crucifixion of Jesus Christ.

Politics

19 h. ago ‘Chilling’ video shows surgeon stomping on Monique Ryan corflute

A Melbourne surgeon has admitted tearing down the election sign before tutoring men in how to “bury the body”, outraging anti-violence campaigners and politicians.

Science

20 h. ago Teal independents to get an unlikely preference boost – from Clive Palmer

Clive Palmer’s Trumpet of Patriots party will put incumbent MPs last, threatening Liberal MPs in key electorates they are defending against independent challengers.

Politics

20 h. ago ‘Misinformation’: Premier denies CHO claims as health units remain under a cloud

Jacinta Allan’s comments come amid deep uncertainty over the future of the nine suburban and regional public health units, which opened at the height of the COVID crisis to bolster the pandemic response.

Politics

23 h. ago ‘Sneaky, shifty’: Coalition claims it is kept in the dark on Russia and Indonesia

The government insists it has no obligation to provide special briefings during the election period despite demands from the Opposition.

Politics

23 h. ago ‘Sneaky, shifty’: Coalition claims Labor is keeping it in the dark on Russia and Indonesia

The government insists it has no obligation to provide special briefings during the election period despite demands from the opposition.

Politics

24 h. ago Victoria’s hot seats LIVE updates: Coffee and chai with Casey’s social media champion; ‘Genuine local’ Julian Hill takes on Liberals over his address; Hamer addresses property controversy

Follow our in-depth coverage of key electorates with on-the-ground reporting of all the candidates moves.

Culture

27 h. ago Victoria’s hot seats LIVE updates: ‘Genuine local’ Julian Hill takes on Liberals over his address; Hamer addresses property controversy;

Follow our in-depth coverage of key electorates with on-the-ground reporting of all the candidates moves.

Culture

31 h. ago The great fashion debate: Albanese and Dutton’s style campaign

Big tie energy and BBQ accessories are the battleground for our political leaders’ fashion credentials.

Politics

32 h. ago Is an unremarkable election campaign really a bad thing? Not this time around

Due to the cost of living crisis, politicians cannot shape the election agenda. Instead, the agenda is in charge of them.

Politics